Girl, 11, has ‘lost her whole world in an instant’ after mum, dad & her two sisters all killed in horror crash
AN 11-year-old girl has “lost her whole world” after her mother, father and two sisters died in a horror crash.
Shannen Morgan, Shane Roller and their youngest children Lillie and Rubie died in the collision between Barnsley and Wakefield on Sunday.
Two other people also died in the tragedy after the family’s Ford Focus collided with a motorbike just before 4pm.
The couple’s eldest daughter, who is just 11 years old, has now been left without parents or her younger siblings.
An organiser who is raising funds to help the child said she “lost her whole world in an instant”.
“Despite her unimaginable loss, she shows incredible strength every day,” the organiser said.
The horror unfolded on Sunday afternoon as the family travelled in their car on the A61 close to Wakefield.
Shocking pictures taken after the horror smash show the burnt out wreckage of the family’s car.
Shannen, Shane, Rubie and Lillie were all declared dead at the scene.
The motorcyclist and female passenger were also killed following the collision.
Devastated friends and family have now paid tribute to the family, and vowed to look after the couple’s other daughter.
Shane’s brother Callum said he was “lost for words”, adding: “I’m absolutely heartbroken. I’m gonna miss all of you! You all had a heart of gold. My heart is ripped into a million pieces!”
Shannen’s friend Chelsea Element wrote: “You are and always will be one of my closest friends.
“There are no words to describe the utter loss this has created for family/friends and the community around us.
“I hope you’re at peace Shannen Morgan and Shane Roller, with your beautiful girls.
“Everyone will always look after [the eldest girl], she will never want for anything she has the love of everyone.”
Her cousin Beth Brittain said: “My heart just hurts my brain won’t accept what’s happened.
“Shannen you were always my extra sister not just my cousin, we grew together. I just can’t speak. No words. Sleep tight my little Roller family your memory will live on for eternity.”
While another pal added: “My heart is absolutely shattered, I’m lost, I’m numb. It just doesn’t seem real that all four off you are gone.”
Security minister Dan Jarvis, MP for Barnsley North, also paid condolences.
He wrote on X: “Devastating news. My heartfelt condolences go to the family and friends of those who have tragically lost their lives.”
Superintendent Alan Travis of Wakefield District Police said: “This is an absolutely tragic incident which has resulted in the loss of six lives.
“Our thoughts go out to the families of those who have died who we are working with to provide support at this time.”